Strabane war memorial vandalism

2 releases from 2 parties, 28 April 2026.

Each party’s website press releases, in order of publication

1. Paint attack on Strabane War Memorial

   • UUP
   • 28 April 2026
   • Response to an event
   • Criticises someone else

   UUP Councillor Derek Hussey, Alderman for the Derg Electoral Area on Derry and Strabane District Council, expresses dismay and anger after the Strabane War Memorial was again attacked with paint. He urges anyone with knowledge to contact police or Crimestoppers.

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2. War Memorial Vandalism Exposes Sectarian Hatred and Intolerance

   • TUV
   • 28 April 2026
   • Response to an event
   • Criticises someone else

   TUV legacy spokesman Sammy Morrison condemns the vandalism of the Strabane war memorial as sectarian, arguing that all people in Northern Ireland benefit from the sacrifice of the World Wars. He says the attack will reinforce unionist belief that republicanism leaves no space for them in a "new…

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Parties with no matching press release found on their website

• Alliance: no matching statement found on the party’s monitored website.
• DUP: no matching statement found on the party’s monitored website.
• Sinn Féin: no matching statement found on the party’s monitored website.
• SDLP: no matching statement found on the party’s monitored website.
• Green Party: no matching statement found on the party’s monitored website.
• PBP: no matching statement found on the party’s monitored website.
• Aontú: no matching statement found on the party’s monitored website.

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